Hi,
2004 Honda Civic Special Edition (which seems to mean really basic with a/c, no power windows etc, it is a manual not automatic transmission).
Battery was changed on my car, and the radio won't play now. Not even the time display. The radio is basic AM/FM/CD (single). It has a little red light that blinks for theft protection (least there is words to that effect next to it). I have absolutely no mechanical knowledge, and electricity scares the beejeezus out of me, I can usually take things apart, but putting them together not so great - and anything with wires I stay clear of. I've read that to fix this the radio would have to be 'pulled' but would rather not. I bought the car used and don't have the manuals or anything.
I'd rather not take it into the dealership and pay for who knows what (dealership near me I don't trust very much - I've driven out of there with noises and when I called about it was told it 'rusted up' in the shop). I don't know of any rust that takes place in one hour flat (am I wrong there, or right to be suspicious of those folk)?
Thanks in advance, a terribly unknowledgeable person here.
OOOH ya - if anyone knows the code, how can I get the radio to accept it... I've punched a bunch of random numbers but can't get to the code prompt.
I appreciate your help!
2004 Honda Civic Limited Edition (Basic car) Err 1 on radio after battery changed?Call Honda USA and they will help you. If you are not registered with them as the current owner they may want proof that you own the vehicle. They will need the VIN for the car and if the radio has been changed then they will need the serial number for the radio which means taking it out of the dash. If you know which dealer originally sold the car, it is possible that they have it on file as well.
Getting Honda Radio code
Call Honda USA at 1-800-999-1009 and give them your VIN and serial number for the radio and your registration %26amp;/or title (may need to fax it) and they will give you the radio code for free.
Also check under the ash tray and under the fuse box
Try this site: http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/show
http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/show
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=
Removing the radio:
http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/Hon
Instructions from Honda:
https://radio-navicode.honda.com/
http://www.odyclub.com/forums/showthread2004 Honda Civic Limited Edition (Basic car) Err 1 on radio after battery changed?I would first look in your owners manual. Typically (on the first page) there is a place where you can write down the radio-security pass code. If there is something written: then we've already gone through half the battle.
If you find a number, I would suggest disconnecting the battery for about 10 mins and then reconnecting it. This should give you enough time for the radio to %26quot;reset%26quot; When you turn the car on, the radio should promp %26quot;Input security code%26quot;
Using the numbers found in the manual you can use the radio buttons (that are numbered) to input the code. If this doesnt work or you dont have the number you can try something simple like 1, 2, 3, 4. Otherwise you may have to go to the dealer for assistance.
There are a few other places you could find the pass-code:
Look through the glove compartment for any paperwork with serial numbers or written numbers. The most common places is a little white label with the serial number of the radio that starts with an %26quot;M%26quot; and a bunch of numbers after it and another 5 digit number. This 5 digit number is the super secret code. The places this is most commonly found is on the left side of the glove compartment, in the trunk somewhere along the gasket or underneath where the speakers are, under the fuse-box panel in the engine compartment, under the ashtray and sometimes under the center consoles lid.
Best of luck.
One last thing, if it doesnt say %26quot;Code%26quot; on the screen when you turn your radio on... try hitting mode or scan this should cycle through some of the options available for the radio.
Also, when looking through the glove box, look up! Sometimes there is a sticker on top of the glovebox (basically on the inside of the dash, pointed downward).2004 Honda Civic Limited Edition (Basic car) Err 1 on radio after battery changed?i had a 2001 eclipse with the same issue, have you tried calling the seller? thats what i had to do and he gave me the code.
The most common places is a little white label with the serial number of the radio that starts with an %26quot;M%26quot; and a bunch of numbers after it and another 5 digit number. This 5 digit number is the super secret code.
The places this is most commonly found is on the left side of the glove compartment, in the trunk somewhere along the gasket or underneath where the speakers are, under the fuse-box panel in the engine compartment, under the ashtray and sometimes under the center consoles lid.
The code MUST be obtained from either a local dealership (some are funny and require you to bring the car or radio to them and show proof of ownership), or if you bought the car from a Honda dealership, simply call the service department with the radio Serial Number, printed on a barcode label on the radio. If the first dealership you call gives you trouble call another one around you.
Just some info I found on the net for you. hope this helps2004 Honda Civic Limited Edition (Basic car) Err 1 on radio after battery changed?check the code for the radio in your car's manual it should be there
